Annual Weather Summary: November 2014 to October 2015

Winter will be much colder than normal, with below-normal precipitation. Snowfall will be near or slightly above normal in the north, but significant snowfall is unlikely in central or southern areas. The coldest periods will occur in late December and January, with the snowiest periods across the north in mid- and late December and early January.

April and May will be warmer than normal, with rainfall above normal in all but easternmost areas.

Summer will be hotter than normal, with near-normal rainfall despite hurricane threats in mid- and late July. The hottest periods will occur in early to mid-June, mid- to late June, mid- to late July, and late August.

September and October will be warmer than normal, with a hurricane threat in mid-September.